What is ALERT®?
Originally developed in 1999 by Professor Gary Smith and colleagues at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, ALERT® is a multi-professional course to train staff in recognising patient deterioration and act appropriately in treating the acutely unwell.
ALERT® HQ is based at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust and has developed a suite of courses.
Our courses
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ALERT®
A multi-professional course created to teach clinical staff a structured and prioritised approach to the assessment and management of the acutely ill patient.
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BEACH®
The BEACH® course was developed in recognition of the need to train unregistered healthcare staff in basic techniques and skills needed to recognise the deteriorating patient.
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ALERT® Obstetric
A multi-professional course created to teach clinical staff a structured and prioritised approach to the assessment and management of the acutely ill obstetric patient.
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AWARE®
AWARE® is a developmental programme for healthcare support staff to improve recognition and response to deteriorating patients.
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PEACH®
The PEACH® course was developed to train unregistered healthcare staff in basic techniques and skills needed to recognise the deteriorating child.
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ACTION®
ACTION® uses a structured and prioritised system of patient assessment and management to enable a preemptive approach to critical illness (Australia only).
How credible is ALERT®?
The ALERT® Course has been active for over 20 years and continues to be one of the most sought-after courses for multi professional clinical staff to attendin the management and recognition of patient deterioration.
Its longevity is proven in its requirement for continuation of career development and recognised by deanery’s, acute trusts and professional bodies (GMC).
ALERT® is endorsed by the Florence Nightingale Foundation, Civility Saves Lives, Intensive Care Society and The UK Sepsis Trust.
